Fears grow of regional instability after death of Iran’s leader

Shiite Muslims mourn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest against the US and Israel in Lahore, Pakistan (KM Chaudary/AP)

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt.

The killing of Mr Khamenei after decades in power has sparked angry scenes in other parts of the Middle East and elsewhere, raising the risk of potential regional instability.